Introduction The basic definition of epilepsy in children is no different from that of adults. The disease of epilepsy describes a functional disorder of the brain in which groups of nerve cells synchronise for a short time and discharge very quickly, which then leads to an epileptic seizure. The exact type of epileptic seizure depends … Childhood epilepsy
The diagnosis In most cases, epilepsy is diagnosed after an event has occurred, in the sense of an epileptic seizure. The beginning of every epilepsy diagnosis is always a detailed medical history and a precise description of the seizures by the parents or other observers. In addition, the presence of a family history of epileptic … The diagnosis | Childhood epilepsy
The prognosis – Is it curable? The concept of cure in the treatment of epilepsy first needs a more precise definition. In this context, a cure can be understood as a fundamental elimination of the underlying cause, but also as freedom from symptoms, in the sense of successful suppression of seizures. The former is only … The prognosis – Is it curable? | Childhood epilepsy